Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has been named the Professional Footballers' Association's player of the year.

The 35-year-old completed an awards double after being named footballer of the year by the Football Writers' Association earlier in the month.

Sheringham, who became the oldest player ever to win the title, headed the nominations ahead of United team-mate Roy Keane and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, who finished second and third respectively.

Liverpool's dynamic young midfielder Steven Gerrard claimed the young player of the year award.

It's the biggest personal award you can get in the game and it's something that you really cherish

Teddy Sheringham

The 20-year-old, who made his England debut this season, was named ahead of West Ham's Joe Cole and Manchester United defender Wes Brown.

Receiving his award from five-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Steven Redgrave, Sheringham described the accolade as the "biggest personal award you can get in the game".

"I first came to this dinner at 17 or 18 when I'd just started
playing for Millwall and you think one day you are going to be up there," he said.

"I'm here now and it's a great honour to be recognised by your fellow professionals.

"It's a great list of previous winners and it's one of those things you will look back on in years to come.

"It's the biggest personal award you can get in the game and it's something that you really cherish."

Gerrard received his award from Sven Goran Eriksson

Although the England international has yet to agree a new contract at Old Trafford, his 16 league goals have proved vital in United's championship campaign.